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Sunday, July 31, 2011

Visiting the Past

Last week my daughter enjoyed a wonderful camp with the Audubon Society. The camp headquarters is at the Rust Manor House. It is a historic mansion in Leesburg, Virginia ~ the site of a Show House I did years ago. It was funny to be back in the house and, of course, I visited the room I did ~ The Library. Here are photos of the room before I did it, during the Show House, and now...

I know the house is used for weddings and such. All the designers left the window treatments behind. It is still a stunning house with beautiful architecture. It makes me very happy to see the house flourishing and being home to teaching kids all about nature. My daughter had a blast! Thank you Audubon Society for hosting the show house and camps for all ages during the summer. It was a true pleasure then and now for all.

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Summer Bliss

So what have I been doing this summer in addition to planning the move, working, and running Lauren here and there? Take a look...

Hanging out by the pool...

Lauren is in there somewhere....

Enjoying the July 4th celebrations...

Spending time at my beloved Wolf Trap (Mamma Mia on stage)...

Riding the bike trail with my family.

In other words ~ Summer Bliss!

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Thank you Houzz and Pangaea

Master Bedroom contemporary bedroom


Today this photo was selected by Pangaea to be featured in a published idea book on Houzz. Thank you very much for understanding my feminine sitting area. The idea book is all about feminine chair flair. I couldn't agree more ~ there ARE masculine and feminine designs and furnishings! I like to mix them up unless I am designing something very specific. Click here to see the whole idea book!

Monday, June 27, 2011

My June Newsletter




Here is Paula Grace Designs, Inc. June Newsletter!

Saturday, June 25, 2011

BeautifulX2 Curio Tables at Home

Here are my smallest BeautifulX2 Curio Table in ivory in their temporary home. I think they are lovely drink tables. My friend, Pam, thought a grouping of these at varied heights would be fantastic. I couldn't agree more. They were designed to be as such either the same table at varied heights or different size tables grouped together. What did I place inside of them?

Nothing yet. We're getting ready to move so I haven't placed the seashells in them my daughter collected on one of our vacations but I think the off white shells will look splendid on the blue background.

Here is the distressed black one (size 22" diameter) in my client's home. The picture is awful as I forgot my camera so I snapped this with my Blackberry. They look fabulous in the room. A pair flank a floating sofa.

Here is why I love these tables so much... this is going to get personal. Stop now if you do not want to see me naked :)

You may have seen this vignette before in my master bedroom. I replaced the glass and crystal table (you see it off to the left) with the 22" table. I always thought the glass and crystal table was beautiful (still do) but it was just a bit too small ~ disproportionate to the chair and floor vase. Also, I think the bedroom is a very personal place. A place to have see beloved art and memories pertaining to one's relationship with their spouse (partner, lover.... you get the picture). I love this vignette. It is very meaningful and precious to me. The art is of a passionate embrace. Now ~ just below it is...

a picture of me when pregnant with Lauren. Below that inside the table is Jim and mine wedding album. Cheesy?? Maybe but I love stuff like this. Placing precious thoughts and memories together. This vignette is my life with Jim.

That is why I designed the BeautifulX2 Curio Table series. Elegant and sleek on the outside ~ beautiful... and filled with happy memories on the inside ~ beautiful... hence the BeautifulX2 Table.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

My Media Cabinet at Home

The media cabinet I designed for my private furnishing line was placed in its new home today. The piece is 11' tall so it took a bit of muscle to install it but I have to say ~ I love it. The doors function exactly the way I designed it due to specialty hinges.



When the doors are open and placed in the parallel position to the cabinet, they stay that way. They do not swing. I adore that feature especially since it is such a large piece. The door swing is quite fantastic so this stay in place feature is a must have.

This project is almost finished. I'm looking forward to having professional photos taken so you can see it in its entirety.

I still have not come up with a name for the cabinet. Any ideas?

Monday, June 13, 2011

Ceiling Ideas

Master Bedroom traditional bedroom

There are so many things one can do with a ceiling. Here are just a few. The painted motif above.

Guest Room traditional bedroom

The architectural detail adding texture and dimension.

Red walls traditional dining room


Our Moms house traditional living room


Or both. Your choice is dependant on the desired look. Moral ~ don't forget the fifth wall in any room.

Photos compliments of Houzz.
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